George P Johnson Experience Marketing · 19 hours ago
Senior Conference Producer
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$110K/yr - $130K/yr
10+ years expGeorge P Johnson Experience Marketing is the world leader in experiential marketing, seeking a Senior Conference Producer to oversee complex projects. This role involves managing timelines and budgets, ensuring client satisfaction, and collaborating with various teams to deliver successful events.
AdvertisingBrand MarketingDigital MarketingEvent PromotionMarketing
Hiring Manager
Tracey Cantu
Responsibilities
Overseeing the effective and efficient execution of timelines and budgets across all the different aspects of significantly larger and more complex projects
Collaborating closely with various teams to ensure flawless concept development
Keeping a close eye on the profitability of these projects and ensuring that our clients are highly satisfied with the outcomes
Managing the client relationship, serving as a key advocate and point of contact at the appropriate level
Regularly providing updates to the Account Lead, proactively addressing any issues or concerns that may arise
Providing input when it comes to event staffing and resourcing, working in conjunction with Department Managers and EP leaders
Managing key vendor relationships, ensuring clear and efficient communication
Overseeing the closing and reconciliation process to ensure everything is in order for the overall event
Providing guidance and mentorship to Event Managers, helping them navigate their respective responsibilities
Coordinating all aspects of these intricate projects, from conception to execution
Qualification
Required
10+ years of relevant experience in large conference production, live production, integrated production, account management, project management or similar
4 Year College Degree; preferred in Marketing/Advertising/Event Management/Business Administration, Hospitality, Communications, or related field
Basic awareness of GPJ and Project agency offerings
Expert knowledge of end-to-end GPJ Event Production and project processes, with ability to train others
Has successfully led many types of components
Event experience: has managed or supported any budget - E.g., SC/SF - Experience leading events with $2m+ budget; will vary for automotive, IBM
Event attendance – has worked on an event with any number or attendees. E.g., Experience leading events with 2500+ attendees
Some global experience is desired
Experience working with Fortune 500 brands desired
May have direct reports
Contribute to selling, planning, and developing work
Able to lead and inspire a high performing kickass team (e.g., high trust, committed, effective conflict management, focus on accountability and results)
Experience and confidence engaging and building respected, trusted peer-to-peer relationships with mid to senior level client side executives
May help mentor / teach others on Event team
Has overall ownership and management of master timelines / schedules
Builds budgets/estimates (entire event); manages/reconciles budget (entire event / major component); directs / guides others to build, manage and reconcile budgets; providing oversight / accountability
Understands and effectively manages / oversees key financial metrics (across all workstreams)
Understands and takes effective steps to address impact of changes on project budget and financial metrics
Able to proactively identify and elevate potential budget / financial issues, taking effective actions to address
Understands and actively oversees key PO, reconciliation and invoicing processes
Has ability to negotiate and identify SCORE; oversee and drive event team SCORE results
Ability to understand on-site methodology, practices and requirements, as well as show and venue rules and regulations (if applicable)
Strong proficiency in Google and Microsoft Office software
Preferred
Previous experience with ERP, Project Management software, or similar tool is preferred
Benefits
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
FTO policy (no more “accruing” time off)
Employer matching 401(k) plan (no vesting period)
Low contribution healthcare option
Company
George P Johnson Experience Marketing
GPJ is the world's leading strategic experience marketing agency.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Fiona Bruder
Global Chief Executive Officer
Scott Kellner
Senior Vice President, Global Head of Marketing
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